Leaders in patient safety, Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital maintains its impressive track record by procuring the top rating for patient safety for the fifth time in a row, epitomizing their commitment towards curbing preventable harm across their medical facilities. The latest rankings, released as part of The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2025 report, showcases the unwavering dedication of Roper St. Francis Healthcare in the realm of patient safety. Further illustrating the consistency of their medical competence, Roper Hospital bagged its fifth ‘A’ grade in a row, and Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital marked a decade of ‘A’ ratings.
The Leapfrog Group’s grading system forms the only nationwide program that solely assesses hospitals based on their efforts towards averting medical errors, infections, and accidents, which reportedly lead to the demise of over 500 patients daily in the U.S. The ratings that scale from ‘A’ to ‘F’ are formulated utilizing upwards of 30 evidence-based performance metrics on a national level, like safety protocol application, infection rates, and accident evasion. Ensuring complete visibility and credibility, this data is peer-reviewed and made available to all.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s prestigious ratings align with the broader ambitions of their 2030 Strategic Plan. This holistic guideline aims to address the future clinical needs of the Charleston region through a steadfast commitment to safety and high quality of care.